Gregori Civera
How Bofill’s radical ‘living space’ became one of Europe’s most visionary design headquarters
We visit the ever-evolving labs of the award-winning Bofill Taller de Arquitectura studio, where family heritage and experimentation collide.
From cement factory to creative hub: inside Bofill Taller’s adaptable architectural practice
I’m hurtling along the N-340 highway on the outskirts of Barcelona when, suddenly, the skyline of the Sant Just Desvern township is punctuated by a series of tall chimneys painted in a range of…
Interview: Jordi Canudas on the creation of Marset’s Dripping Light
We discuss the design of the famous lamp with its maker, who inisits that every light has a personal touch.
The culture agenda: Barcelona’s forbidden treasures and Georgia’s burgeoning art scene
Plus: Writer André Aciman’s ode to the Amalfi Coast
Spaces that inspire: Exploring seven architecturally unique places around the world
There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design has a profound effect on us. Here we travel across the globe to celebrate some of our favourite buildings.
Repair, restore, repeat. Eight master craftspeople keeping our treasures alive
Some people devote their lives to patiently rediscovering and carefully restoring our assorted objects and ephemera, rather than choosing quick replacement. Such acts of renewal consistently deeply highlight and reaffirm their true, enduring value.
Aiming high
For Catalans, Gaudí’s Sagrada Família isn’t just a church: it’s an icon of identity and innovation.
Bigger picture
Camera designer Alessandro Gibellini is developing a rare but lucrative business in modern large-format models.
Upping the tempo
With its scene buoyed by the Dhaka Art Summit, artists and architects are banging the drum for Bangladeshi art.
